Army Redeploys 107 Senior Officers, Six New GOCs

 

Lieutenant General Kenneth Minimah, Chief of Army Staff

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Kenneth Minimah in his first major decisions since assumption of office,  has approved the redeployment, postings and appointment of more than 107 senior officers most of whom were recently promoted to fill the vacuum created by the retired officers in the service.

This was announced Wednesday by the new Director of Army Public Relations (DAPR), Brig-Gen Olajide Laleye, during his maiden press briefing to inform members of the public about major activities within the Nigerian Army in the period under review.

He said the changes affected 36 Major-Generals amongst who are six new General Officers Commanding (GOCs), 52 Brigadier-Generals, and 19 Colonels.